Fashion Mixology: One Polka Dot Denim Top - Four Outfits

From stores to streets, polka dotted denim can be seen. Here I'm giving you a few outfit ideas for a polka dot denim top, a must have staple this season. This trendy buttoned down is like a blank canvas. All you need to do is pile on the color and patterns in your accessories. Scroll down to be inspired! xx 

Polka dot denim plus floral printed denim (both from JCrew) for the win while sipping on organic apple juice from my favorite Anthropologie mug and enjoying the sunshine.

This yellow-green, ruffled scarf (also from the wonderful Anthropologie) brings out the bright tones in my Mui Mui flats. I snagged these jeweled peep toes from Printemps during their summer sale while living and studying in Paris at the Paris-American Academy. I've been dreaming lately of going back for a visit. Who wants to join me?

I'm hoping this casual chic outfit makes up for my awkward stance here.

These adorable ankle strap flats bring out the poppy peach stripes in my white scarf - a fun splash of color against all the denim! 

Throwing on some bright pink wedges with a lace skirt gives the polka dotted denim top a feminine flare. Love it paired with the patterned scarf!

Colored jeans with polka dotted denim is a yes! These bright mint jeans pack a nice punch with these sky high white Calvin Klein heels, reinforced by this vivacious jeweled necklace against the polka dot denim. 

A little close-up of the bling that I'm rockin'! I snagged this at Forever 21...couldn't tell, could you? It exudes the style of a JCrew or Banana Republic accessory.

Polka dotted denim has gone from stores to streets in a hot second. Are you into this season's trend? If so, how are you wearing yours?

Feeling inspired? Click here for outfit ideas with a basic blouse and here for a few ensemble combos with a printed pant! xx

Outfit of the Day Coming Soon...Stay Tuned!

Outfit of the Day: Retro Business Chic

Today I had fun taking some shots of my outfit of the day in downtown Wilmington in this beautiful Spring weather. This knit, polka dotted emerald and navy dress is a sassy number with the perfect touch of sophistication. I played up the sassiness with these magenta wedges by Dolce Vita. If you're a little more on the conservative side, feel free to swap out the wedges with a pair of nice navy pointed heels. Throw on a blazer, and you're dressed to impress your boss for your early morning presentation. What to do when it's pouring on the way to work? Scroll below to see how I keep covered and cute when the clouds start pouring. Whether you swing to the prep or pin-up side of the fashion pendulum, a dress like this is perfect for your work wardrobe because it's all about what you add to it! Have fun making the conference room your "catwalk"! xx

Arm party all day everyday!

Bright shoes mean a bright lip with this retro business chic outfit.

A popular color combo this season: magenta (or hot pink), navy and emerald.

Here I am with my favorite rain jacket by Free People over my outfit of the day! 

Just because it's raining doesn't mean you can't keep your sunny disposition. 

No outfit is complete without a smile! :) Happy work week everyone! xx

Florals for Spring: Lustrous, Bright Tones

"Florals...for Spring? Groundbreaking," so says Miranda, riddled with sarcasm, the editor of Runway on one of my top favorite movies The Devil Wears Prada. It's true that florals are often associated with spring, but this season they consist of lustrous, bright tones such as hot pink, cobalt and emerald. This Spring's color wheel is such a fun pick-me-up in contrast to the dreary, cold days of winter. All the brilliant florals pictured below are making me want sunny beach weather now. Are you vacationing somewhere warm anytime soon? Scroll below for holiday and spring break outfit ideas. 

A Kate Spade RTW look for Spring 2013. I'm loving the fresh pink and white flower collar!

Here we have the hot pink, cobalt and emerald that are coloring spring wardrobes everywhere - thanks to Kate Spade & other genius designers!

Here is JCrew's Spring lookbook for womenswear. So many playful hues, prints and shapes.

I'm slightly obsessed with this Spring fashion spread by Marais which I stumbled upon here.  

More Marais! I am wanting those adorable floral shorts and sassy peep toe wedges please.

Toss on a printed pant, a floral pink sock and a neutral pointed heel, and you've gone a killer outfit. Fashion recipe again by Marais.

Please click here for the video Spring lookbook by Marais. It's brilliant and so happy - perfect thing to watch or listen to in the morning for fashion inspiration! Happy Spring shopping! xx

Trend Report: The Printed Pant

Printed pants are all the rage, and I must say that I'm a fanatic! Pair your new printed pant with a fashionable hot pink blouse, a mint buttoned down or another pattern top (all pictured below) to have an instant outfit party. For those of you easing into this trend, start with a basic white or black blouse and add on color through your accessories. An emerald clutch or cobalt dangling necklace will give you a safe dosage of pizzazz for the not yet daring. 

Life's too short to wear boring clothes so have fun! xx

The hand pose is a little much, I know. Olan Mills, anyone?

Pink is a huge color this season so why not rock it with a printed pant?

Meet Christian (pictured at the top) and Isaiah. These two fellows were strolling down the street while I was snapping photos, and I just had to get some photos with them. My favorite fashion item is Christian's Carolina Tar Heels hat especially after Carolina's win against Maryland today. Go Heels!

The mint buttoned down top and peachy pink platforms give this outfit such a breezy resortwear look. This would be great for a evening in St. John or on a Caribbean cruise. Now who wants to hook a sistah up?

A little bird's eye view: mint, black & white pattern plus peach!

A bird's eye view of my favorite outfit combination out of them all: cheetah, black & white pattern plus black & camel print!

And here it is...my favorite combo of all! Sassy retro meets preppy glam, yeah? LOVE it.

Double the print means double the party! Always be daring and fun in your outfit choices. Remember that life is just too short to not stand out! xx